Darren Lumbroso

Jonathan Peyton “Nothing Here’s The Same”

March 1, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0

Honest and evocative songwriting with some beautiful harmonies from Peyton’s wife, Abigail. Jonathan Peyton certainly sings from the heart, his songs are emotive and evocative. The emotional substance of his songs is heightened by the wonderful […]

The High Hawks “Mother Nature’s Show”

February 20, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0

Cosy recording which traverses a range of musical styles and flavours of rock including Southern and country. The High Hawks first got together in 2019. They comprise six members of various bands including: Leftover Salmon; Hard […]

Fangs And Twang “You Monster”

January 30, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 1

An album of fiddle-driven, creepy escapades which also makes some serious points. Formed in 2014 Fangs And Twang comprise Billy LaLonde (drums, vocals), Andy Benes (guitar, vocals) and Joe Bertoletti (bass, vocals) all of whom are […]

Tyrone Cotton “Man Like Me”

December 22, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

A deeply personal record which brings together a host of musical styles. Tyrone Cotton’s songs are a blend of folk, blues, soul, jazz and rock’n’roll. He’s been a fixture on the Louisville music scene for the […]

Desert Life “Let It All Pass”

December 7, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 1

A record that contemplates lost love, our place in the universe and, as the Welsh would say, expresses a powerful sense of hiraeth. Hailing from Tenby in Wales, Desert Life comprise two multi-instrumentalists Chris Swales and […]

Stamping on the passion: Why AI written PR is a bad thing for music

September 21, 2026 2

If a music writer opens ten press releases this month, they’ll spot something odd. They all sound like the same person wrote them. Not because the artists share a publicist, or because there’s a house style […]

Carla Gover and Friends “Williams Branch is Hard to Find”

September 21, 2026 0

A cycle of Appalachian folk songs from writer and activist Si Kahn, subtitled Songs for Strong Kentucky Women The subtitle for this album is “Si Kahn’s Songs for Strong Kentucky Women”. Si Kahn is one of […]

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For the Sake of the Song: Grateful Dead “High Time”